Matt breaks down Asics' two best stability options in the market right now. Visit doctorsofrunning.com for full reviews. Also check out our Kayano comparison with the new Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 Watch: • ASICS Kayano 30 or Bro...
Their reasoning behind the “softer” post in the K30 is that it actually has a more responsive (bouncy?) nature in that spot. It’s suppose to take you out of max pronation during your gait cycle faster as opposed to being a bit stuck there.
Yeah, they claim it sorta 'rebounds' you out of midstance quicker, rather than being a limiter. Matt might want to go all science on that. I can't tell if those are just marketing claims, or if it has anything behind it. The appearance could partly be intended to send 'traditional stability' signals.
Another good video. I really like the comparisons of stability shoes, especially when a company produces two versions. I am a long-time GT 2000 fan. My question concerning version 12 is how firm is the medial side (post). Version 10 had a moderately firm post. I switched to the GT 4000 v 3 for that reason (has a firmer post than the 2000 v 10). Is the GT 2000 v12 medial side (post) similar to the version 10 or 11? Lost of versions here, I know.
Great explanation, thank you for the video. I don't want to go with Asics this time around, I am a massive over-pronator. Would you mind suggesting the next best option?
Looking forward to upgrading my newly beloved GT 2000 10. In a year. When it goes on sale. I'm still enjoying the 2000 8 Trail as well, even on the road. The Kayanos are my medical shoes when I need extra protection recovering from running in cushioned shoes like the Tempus. Oh man, the things ASICS could do to the DS Trainer..... With this evolution a new DS Trainer will knock Hyperion GTS out of the ring. Just think, Having the new Kayano for slow long, GT 2000 for daily, a new DS Trainer for speed work? Make us old folks happy!
I'm quite interested in the new Hoka Gaviota 5, as a Kayano 30 competitor. It supposedly has a roomier toe box than your typical absurd Hoka. I like 'wide platform' stability, and also need a wide fit. Would love to see enough competition develop, in this segment, to keep prices within Earth's orbit.
How's the breathability on the GT-2000? I've had a lot of issues with the breathability in the K30s; especially with the hotter than usual summer. It seems to be a recurring issue for a lot of Asics shoes this year.
I currently run in Saucony Tempus and love them. I also like the ASICS TriNoosas a lot. How would this ASICS GT2000V12 compare to the SauconyTempos and ASICS TriNoosas?
Thanks for your always great reviews! I've always loved the Kayano, but the K30 has a pretty big heel to toe drop, 10mm. Slightly too much for my liking. I see the GT-2000 12 has an 8mm drop. Might have to transition to that shoe instead.
I’ve just bought the kayano 30 and I was fitted and measured and now frustrated as my little toe feels restricted and I can feel my toes touching ends when foot falls forward. With all the focus these days on spreading one’s toes and strengthening feet and having room, I wish ASICS would give more space for toes when everything else fits so well.
Yeah I did. I am happy that the ankle and the arch support and rest of the shoe are good and very much help with impact but yeah toes still shifting forward too much and tapping. It’s really frustrating but then again, I’ve been working with all the foot strengthening, toe spreading exercises and bare foot work so I reckon the classic trainers just aren’t made for this foot health adjusting awareness ?? I really want the best of both worlds, the good support with the flexibility of enabling full foot movement and spread
I've had the same issue too. I've run in gt 2000 11 before, but wanted a more cushioned shoe for long runs. I did have an issue with the shoe being a bit on the small side, but the side of the gt 2000 is flexing enough to not make that a big deal, but kayano 30 has a very hard edge around the toe box for some frustrating reason, which makes my toes on the side hurt. I guess I like you, would prefer shoes with a bigger toe box. I don't get why the big shoe brands make narrow shoes and doesn't give wide toe box options like altra for example.
I had the same issue with Kayano 30 after my first 24k run. My toes are hitting the front of the shoes so I am going to move half size up. I don't understand why shoes companies make the toe box so narrow. Can't they learn from Altra?
They are NOT the same foam. The kayano is slightly denser with the FFBLAST PLUS ECO foam. The GT-2000 has the FFBLAST PLUS foam which is slightly bouncier.
which one would you say is more durable? I don't use them only for running but to train outside (boxing, sprints, etc) and I haven't found a shoe that lasts long enough
copped my first pair of asics gt 2000-12 today. felt the kayano's were too stiff and chunky to be daily trainer for speed and miles as opposed to the 2000-12. sized up and they felt really natural and springy, similar to my OG pair of adrenaline gts 21s
Hi I would like to know which one you recommend if I have posterior tibial tendonitis and Im currently using nimbus 25 and the pain has increased when I bought Nova blast 4, I now want to get a more stable shoes, thanks for the great content. And maybe over this which shoes overall do you recommend for this kind of injury thanks
@@DoctorsofRunning I currently run in Saucony Tempus and love them. I also like the ASICS TriNoosas a lot. How would this ASICS GT2000V12 compare to the SauconyTempos and ASICS TriNoosas?
@@DoctorsofRunning I currently run in Saucony Tempus and love them. I also like the ASICS TriNoosas a lot. How would this ASICS GT2000V12 compare to the SauconyTempos and ASICS TriNoosas?
wish they didn’t make the Kayano copy the Hokas with such a huge cushion. it’s so uncomfortable that it feels like wearing heels. (i wouldn’t know but i’d imagine heels)
I was told by a podiatrist that I have overpronation and to consider buying some ASICS trainers. But I don’t know of these 2 shoes to go for as I just want to fix the problem! Kayano 30 does feel more bouncy and cushiony but I don’t if that’s a good or bad thing in order to help fix this overpronation. For context I walk a bit duck-like 😂and my big toes slightly point out. Slightly hoping the GT 2000 12 is better because they’re cheaper but willing to pay for 30 kayanos if they’re better. Any advice please!!
For a wide footed flat footed overpronator looking for daily trainer in marathon training (have other shoesnfor uptempo stuff) but for the long slow runs...GT or Kayano??
El tejido de la gt rompe prematuramente, ya me paso con la cúmulus 25 y las cambie por estas gt 2000 no vuelvo a comprar Asics, por que su tejido reciclado se deteriora muy rápido.
I’m really sad that asics is making shoes based on trends and not thinking about stability and just slapping a bunch of foam and calling it a day. It’s been hard to sell asics stability shoes for people that need more support.
Our customers demand visually more shoe for their credit money. So no one buys compact looking shoes anymore. With bigger shoes people feel more secure and richer.
@@tongotongo3143 it’s just silly because it’s not brand being intentional or thinking about there products, like fits will be and and lockdown will be bad and the Hoka using Eva rubber instead of real rubber meaning the shoes wear out super quickly.. I haven’t seen companies make good shoes sense 2017…
If companies start making the best and most durable sneakers they wouldn’t last long in this business. That said, there are still very good old style running sneakers like New Balance 574; 327 Adidas SL72 etc.
